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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 677.13 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 677.13 and 269.63 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 677.13 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/677.13 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 677.13 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 182,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,571.18/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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